
Defining Words
Words are used every day to describe ourselves, others, and the situations we’re in. In therapy, I often hear clients express their desire to become

Words are used every day to describe ourselves, others, and the situations we’re in. In therapy, I often hear clients express their desire to become
The Hobby At A Crossroad This past week marked the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL—the
Reshaping The Hobby From The Inside Out In our Collectors MD support group chat this week, the conversation has been heavy—but necessary. We’ve been unpacking
Stacking Up Small Wins What does success really look like in recovery? It’s easy to assume that progress means being “cured” or reaching some perfect

Over the years, I’ve binged—on food, on alcohol, on anything that could numb the stress, the anger, or the depression. Even powerlifting, which started as
The Bubble Always Bursts The sneaker bubble isn’t just bursting—it’s echoing. And if you’ve been around the hobby long enough, you’ve heard this sound before.

Collectors MD is proud to announce their partnership with Dayae Kim, LMFT, a Los Angeles-based licensed therapist who brings both professional expertise and personal insight

Tell me if this story sounds familiar: I’m a 45-year-old guy. I recently got back into card collecting. I remember as a kid in the
Rewriting The Script For so many of us, the drive to succeed isn’t just about ambition—it’s about survival. We grew up learning that being the
The Weight Of The Work I have to be honest about something. The deeper I’ve gone into this work—the more I’ve researched, listened, and peeled
The Mail Day Reminder When the worthless cards finally show up after getting skunked in a break, it’s not always a fun, exciting mail day—but

When we hear the word “addiction”, most people can picture it. A person drinking too much, betting everything away, or chasing a high. And most of us